Frontline Education

1. Building Blocks of Math: Understanding the K-5 Progression of Whole Numbers: Cohort 1

Program: Curriculum Instruction and Prof Dev

Audience: All Math Teachers K-5

Dates: 9/10/2025 to 5/13/2026

Math

This year-long cohort aims to enhance instructional practices for educators teaching mathematics in kindergarten through 5th grade in a supportive and collaborative environment. Participants will deepen their conceptual understanding of the progressions of foundational whole number concepts, effective pedagogy, and targeted interventions for diverse learners. The program includes content instruction, hands-on activities, group discussions, and collaborative planning sessions. Educators will gain evidence-based strategies, assessments, interventions and resources to implement immediately into their classrooms. This professional development empowers teachers and MTSS providers to foster a love for mathematics and ensure success for all learners.

2. Building Blocks of Math: Understanding the K-5 Progression of Whole Numbers: Cohort 1 Brockport, Hilton, Spencerport & Wheatland ONLY

Program: Curriculum Instruction and Prof Dev

Audience: All Math Leaders K-5

Dates: 9/10/2025 to 5/13/2026

Math

This year-long cohort aims to enhance instructional practices for educators teaching mathematics in kindergarten through 5th grade in a supportive and collaborative environment. Participants will deepen their conceptual understanding of the progressions of foundational whole number concepts, effective pedagogy, and targeted interventions for diverse learners. The program includes content instruction, hands-on activities, group discussions, and collaborative planning sessions. Educators will gain evidence-based strategies, assessments, interventions and resources to implement immediately into their classrooms. This professional development empowers teachers and MTSS providers to foster a love for mathematics and ensure success for all learners.

3. By Invitation Only IN-PERSON: Grade 4 Powering Thru the Fair

Program: BOCES 4 Science

Audience: Elementary Science Teachers

Dates: 9/16/2025

IN PERSON: The BOCES 4 Science professional development session will include a deep-dive into the 3-Dimensional instructional strategies specific to the appropriate unit, current formative and summative assessments available, content instruction, and more. Teachers will walk away prepared to begin instruction for this unit using the new science standards.

4. Building Blocks of Math: Understanding the K-5 Progression of Whole Numbers: Cohort 2

Program: Curriculum Instruction and Prof Dev

Audience: All Math Leaders K-5

Dates: 9/17/2025 to 5/20/2026

Math

This year-long cohort aims to enhance instructional practices for educators teaching mathematics in kindergarten through 5th grade in a supportive and collaborative environment. Participants will deepen their conceptual understanding of the progressions of foundational whole number concepts, effective pedagogy, and targeted interventions for diverse learners. The program includes content instruction, hands-on activities, group discussions, and collaborative planning sessions. Educators will gain evidence-based strategies, assessments, interventions and resources to implement immediately into their classrooms. This professional development empowers teachers and MTSS providers to foster a love for mathematics and ensure success for all learners.

5. Building Blocks of Math: Understanding the K-5 Progression of Whole Numbers: Cohort 2 Brockport, Hilton, Spencerport & Wheatland ONLY

Program: Curriculum Instruction and Prof Dev

Audience: All Math Leaders K-5

Dates: 9/17/2025 to 5/20/2026

Math

This year-long cohort aims to enhance instructional practices for educators teaching mathematics in kindergarten through 5th grade in a supportive and collaborative environment. Participants will deepen their conceptual understanding of the progressions of foundational whole number concepts, effective pedagogy, and targeted interventions for diverse learners. The program includes content instruction, hands-on activities, group discussions, and collaborative planning sessions. Educators will gain evidence-based strategies, assessments, interventions and resources to implement immediately into their classrooms. This professional development empowers teachers and MTSS providers to foster a love for mathematics and ensure success for all learners.

6. From Huh? to Aha! Supporting English Language Learners (ELLs) without the TESOL Certification

Program: Mid-West RBE-RN

Audience: Teachers who are serving as ENL Teachers but do not have TESOL certification

Dates: 9/18/2025 to 5/21/2026

This foundational course is designed for educators who are filling the role of English as a New Language (ENL) teacher, but do not hold TESOL certification. Recognizing that all teachers are teachers of ELLs, the course equips participants with practical strategies, cultural insights, and instructional techniques to foster inclusive and effective learning environments. Participants will leave with a toolkit of strategies and a deeper understanding of how to connect with ELLs in their classrooms. Virtual Meetings will be after school. Specific times will be determined by group availability. **Books will be loaned to the first ten registered participants; all others will need to obtain a copy of Welcome to Teaching Multilingual Learners! An Illustrated Guide by Douglas Fisher, Nancy Frey and Valentina Gonzalez.**

7. Midwest Region New York Seal of Biliteracy Network

Program: Mid-West RBE-RN

Audience: K12 education professionals

Dates: 9/18/2025 to 4/16/2026

The Mid-west Region New York State Seal of Biliteracy Network is a regional network of educators interested in learning how to effectively plan for, implement, and grow your school's New York State Seal of Biliteracy (NYSSB) program. Participants will share ideas and resources with other area educators involved with the NYSSB and will learn about other best practices related to the seal. Whether your district currently offers the seal or is looking to get started, this network is for you!

8. IN-PERSON: Orientation for FIRST-TIME PARTICPANTS ONLY: NYSSLS ESS Curriculum Cohort

Program: BOCES 4 Science

Audience: Earth and Space Science teachers

Dates: 9/22/2025

***This workshop serves as an Orientation to join the ESS Curriculum Cohort that began during the 2024-2025 school year.*** The cohort provides an opportunity for Earth and Space Science teachers to collaborate with colleagues across the region to ensure their readiness to deliver NYSSLS-aligned instruction to their students. The focus will be on curriculum work that involves modifying existing in-district, evaluating/adopting/adapting off-the-shelf, and/or writing original curriculum components. Everything that is created, adapted, or modified by cohort participants will be shared with all. We will engage in curriculum mapping, identification of gaps to NYSSLS alignment, and remediation of the gaps. The session will be facilitated by BOCES 4 Science, and there will be an hour for lunch on your own.

9. ONLINE Series: Grade 4 Riding the Waves of Information

Program: BOCES 4 Science

Audience: Elementary Teachers

Dates: 9/22/2025 to 10/6/2025

ONLINE: The BOCES 4 Science professional learning workshops include guidance on NYSSLS-aligned instructional strategies specific to the unit of study, formative and summative assessments available, content instruction, and more. Teachers will walk away prepared to begin teaching the unit to their students. Participants should plan to attend all dates of synchronous, online instruction. A BOCES 4 Science instructor will send you a Zoom link prior to the session. One CTLE credit is earned for every hour of training attended. The training sessions are FREE for those districts who lease this BOCES 4 Science unit. Please follow your standard district procedures to confirm registration.

10. ELL Administrator Community

Program: Mid-West RBE-RN

Audience: Part 154 Coordinators and Administrators Responsible for Implementing ELL Programming and Policy in their Districts

Dates: 9/23/2025 to 3/17/2026

This community is a support forum for administrators responsible for the education of English language learners (ELLs). This year, we are combining the New & Seasoned ELL Coordinator Groups for our monthly meetings. Meetings will be held virtually using the same link each month. Part I of each meeting will be dedicated to news, updates, and learning that will be recorded for those unable to join. In Part II, we will turn the recording off to more deeply engage and discuss in an open forum format. ELL Administrators are highly encouraged to sign up, whether they can join 0 meetings or all 7. Topics covered include: ELL ID, Testing Administration, Translation & Interpretation, NYSITELL, NYSESLAT, CEEPs, Best Practices, and Programming.

11. Building Blocks of Math: Understanding the K-5 Progression of Whole Numbers: Cohort 3

Program: Curriculum Instruction and Prof Dev

Audience: All Math Leaders K-5

Dates: 9/24/2025 to 5/27/2026

Math

This year-long cohort aims to enhance instructional practices for educators teaching mathematics in kindergarten through 5th grade in a supportive and collaborative environment. Participants will deepen their conceptual understanding of the progressions of foundational whole number concepts, effective pedagogy, and targeted interventions for diverse learners. The program includes content instruction, hands-on activities, group discussions, and collaborative planning sessions. Educators will gain evidence-based strategies, assessments, interventions and resources to implement immediately into their classrooms. This professional development empowers teachers and MTSS providers to foster a love for mathematics and ensure success for all learners.

12. Building Blocks of Math: Understanding the K-5 Progression of Whole Numbers: Cohort 3 Brockport, Hilton, Spencerport & Wheatland ONLY

Program: Curriculum Instruction and Prof Dev

Audience: All Math Leaders K-5

Dates: 9/24/2025 to 5/27/2026

Math

Wait List

This year-long cohort aims to enhance instructional practices for educators teaching mathematics in kindergarten through 5th grade in a supportive and collaborative environment. Participants will deepen their conceptual understanding of the progressions of foundational whole number concepts, effective pedagogy, and targeted interventions for diverse learners. The program includes content instruction, hands-on activities, group discussions, and collaborative planning sessions. Educators will gain evidence-based strategies, assessments, interventions and resources to implement immediately into their classrooms. This professional development empowers teachers and MTSS providers to foster a love for mathematics and ensure success for all learners.

13. Regents Life Science: Biology Investigations Workshop

Program: Curriculum Instruction and Prof Dev

Audience: Biology Teachers

Dates: 9/24/2025 to 9/25/2025

Science

Join our instructional specialists as they lead you through an informative 2-day workshop that will help you navigate expectations, provide tips for set up and implementation, and give you opportunities to practice activities within each NYSED Science Investigation. We will also discuss how these labs relate to the standards and how they can fit into your curriculum. You'll be given time to ask questions and collaborate with colleagues. You will have an hour for lunch on your own.

14. Ongoing Professional Development - Group 2

Program: Curriculum Instruction and Prof Dev

Audience: Trained Reading Recovery Teachers

Dates: 9/25/2025 to 5/29/2026

NOTE: This professional development is open to trained Reading Recovery Teachers who participate in the Reading Recovery service. Intended Learning Outcomes: * Participate in the observation of teaching procedures demonstrated by the trained colleagues behind the two-way mirror. * Engage in in-depth study of the components of Reading Recovery lessons and the theoretical foundations for them. * Continue to refine observational expertise of children's on-going literacy development in order to better inform decision making for instruction. * Learn how to best support struggling emergent readers and develop skill in teaching children selected for intervention using effective instructional procedures and theory. * Analyze reading and writing records and discuss teaching decisions. * Examine data and discuss Reading Recovery results at the school level. * Discuss and solve implementation problems at the school level. * Participate with the Teacher Leader in planning and evaluating Continuing Contact sessions. * Engage in self-evaluation and reflection of theory and practice leading to on-going professional growth and effective teaching. **Persons who are NOT trained, but are interested in observing a session should contact Stephanie Smyka, Site Coordinator: ssmyka@monroe2boces.org

15. Ongoing Professional Development - Group 1

Program: Curriculum Instruction and Prof Dev

Audience: Trained Reading Recovery Teachers

Dates: 9/26/2025 to 5/29/2026

NOTE: This professional development is open to trained Reading Recovery Teachers who participate in the Reading Recovery service. Intended Learning Outcomes: * Participate in the observation of teaching procedures demonstrated by the trained colleagues behind the two-way mirror. * Engage in in-depth study of the components of Reading Recovery lessons and the theoretical foundations for them. * Continue to refine observational expertise of children's on-going literacy development in order to better inform decision making for instruction. * Learn how to best support struggling emergent readers and develop skill in teaching children selected for intervention using effective instructional procedures and theory. * Analyze reading and writing records and discuss teaching decisions. * Examine data and discuss Reading Recovery results at the school level. * Discuss and solve implementation problems at the school level. * Participate with the Teacher Leader in planning and evaluating Continuing Contact sessions. * Engage in self-evaluation and reflection of theory and practice leading to on-going professional growth and effective teaching. **Persons who are NOT trained, but are interested in observing a session should contact Stephanie Smyka, Site Coordinator: ssmyka@monroe2boces.org

16. Regional PD Coordinator meetings

Program: Curriculum Instruction and Prof Dev

Audience: PD Coordinators, District Office Administrators

Dates: 9/29/2025 to 5/26/2026

This series of meetings is designed for district PD Coordinators to meeting monthly to collaborate and share best practices. The meetings will also include NYSED Updates, problem solving and PD on various topics based on request from the group. If you have questions about this group please email Stephanie Smyka at ssmyka@monroe2boces.org

All sessions will be Online via Zoom and the information will be sent as a reminder the day before each meeting.

17. Regents Earth and Space Science Investigations Workshop

Program: Curriculum Instruction and Prof Dev

Audience: Earth and Space Science Teachers

Dates: 9/30/2025 to 10/1/2025

Science

Join our instructional specialists as they lead you through an informative 2-day workshop that will help you navigate expectations, provide tips for set up and implementation, and give you opportunities to practice activities within each NYSED Science Investigation. We will also discuss how these labs relate to the standards and how they can fit into your curriculum. You'll be given time to ask questions and collaborate with colleagues. You will have an hour for lunch on your own.

18. ELL Teacher Leader Cohort

Program: Mid-West RBE-RN

Audience: ELL TOSA or Teacher Leaders

Dates: 9/30/2025 to 5/5/2026

With the increased amount of English Learners enrolling in schools, Districts have begun investing in teacher leadership to support English Learners and their families. If you are a Teacher on Special Assignment, a teacher leader, department chair, or coach for English Learners please join Mid-West RBERN for our ELL Teacher Leader Cohort. We will be meeting virtually every other month for the 2025-2026 school year to information share, problem solve, and provide professional support to one another.

19. Excellence Through the Math Practices Project Year 4: MONROE 2 DISTRICTS

Program: Curriculum Instruction and Prof Dev

Audience: Math Leaders, Administrators, Teacher Leaders

Dates: 10/2/2025 to 6/4/2026

Math

Welcome to year four of the Excellence Through the Math Practices Project! Join us again or for the first time! Building on our previous work exploring equitable instruction through the Next Generation Learning Standards, this year's focus will be on implementing the key concepts from the NYS Math Briefs through the 8 Mathematical Practices. Together, we will deepen our understanding of how these practices can actively promote numeracy skill development and support MTSS frameworks to create math classrooms that are truly equitable for ALL students. This collaborative team is open to all math educators eager to lead and refine strategies that foster reasoning, strategic thinking, and meaningful problem-solving. Join us as we translate research-based insights into powerful instructional actions that enhance student success across diverse learning needs.

20. IN-PERSON Grade 3: Where Are the Wolves?

Program: BOCES 4 Science

Audience: Elementary Teachers

Dates: 10/2/2025

IN PERSON: The BOCES 4 Science professional development session will include a deep-dive into the 3-Dimensional instructional strategies specific to the appropriate unit, current formative and summative assessments available, content instruction, and more. Teachers will walk away prepared to begin instruction for this unit using the new science standards. Registration is limited. Lunch is on your own. This training session is FREE to districts who lease this unit.

21. * BY INVITATION ONLY* Three-Dimensional Assessment Writing for Greece CSD Grade 6 - Day 2

Program: BOCES 4 Science

Audience: Greece Science Teachers in grade 6

Dates: 10/7/2025

Come join BOCES 4 Science for day 2 of a two-day experience of learning and collaborating on writing 3-D science assessments! The skills you develop can be used to write your own assessments and also to evaluate assessments written by others. For this workshop, you must attend both days and have experience using the NYSSLS and the PLDs. It is advised that you bring a colleague to work with. You will have an hour for lunch on your own.

22. Regional School Counselor Group

Program: Curriculum Instruction and Prof Dev

Audience: School Counselors

Dates: 10/7/2025 to 6/9/2026

School Counselors attending these meetings will receive updates from the NYSED and various districts, contribute to planning the Annual Regional School Counselor Conference, and provide feedback to shape our professional development initiatives. They will also have the opportunity to suggest conference topics, ensuring our agenda aligns with the needs of the counseling community. These meetings are a cornerstone of our commitment to continuous learning and collaboration.

23. ONLINE a.m. Session: Grade K Weather for Kindergarten

Program: BOCES 4 Science

Audience: Elementary Teachers

Dates: 10/7/2025

ONLINE: The BOCES 4 Science professional development sessions include a deep-dive into the 3-Dimensional instructional strategies specific to the appropriate NYSSLS topic, current formative and summative assessments available, content instruction and more. Teachers will walk away prepared to begin using the new science standards. A BOCES 4 Science instructor will send you a Zoom link prior to the session. One CTLE credit is earned for every hour of training attended. This unit requires 3 hours of training. The training sessions are FREE for those districts who lease this BOCES 4 Science unit. Please follow your standard district procedures to confirm registration.

24. ELLevate Your School Counselor Toolbox

Program: Mid-West RBE-RN

Audience: K12 School Counselors

Dates: 10/7/2025 to 12/16/2025

This 3 part series will equip school counselors with knowledge and skills to improve their work with English Language Learners and their families. Session 1: Understanding ELLs in NYS and the barriers to their success Session 2: Developing an Understanding of ENL Programming, ELL subpopulations, and the social/emotional needs of ELLs Session 3: Expanding Cultural Competence and Humility and Building Relationships with Students and Families. There will be one additional hour of asynchronous work.

25. Regional Math Leaders MONROE 2 DISTRICTS

Program: Curriculum Instruction and Prof Dev

Audience: Math Leaders, Administrators, Teacher Leaders

Dates: 10/7/2025 to 6/9/2026

This year, the Regional Math Leaders Group will focus on leading the work of implementing the NYS Numeracy Briefs as we examine and strengthen K-12 math systems across our region. Building on our ongoing commitment to equitable instruction and deep numeracy skill development, this group will provide a platform to receive updates and guidance from NYSED, collaboratively analyze system-wide practices, and share strategies to support student success in math. Meetings will be held virtually via Zoom, with invitations sent the day before to all registered participants. Join us to stay informed, lead meaningful change, and advance the goals of the Numeracy Briefs throughout your schools and districts.

26. By Invitation only IN-PERSON: Curriculum Input for Grade 3 Investigating Weather and Climate Version 2.0 continued

Program: BOCES 4 Science

Audience: Third grade General Education and Special Education Teachers

Dates: 10/8/2025

IN PERSON: This is a continuation of the session that was originally held on 8/19/25.

27. IN-PERSON Grade 3: Invisible Forces

Program: BOCES 4 Science

Audience: Elementary Teachers

Dates: 10/8/2025

IN PERSON: The BOCES 4 Science professional development session will include a deep-dive into the 3-Dimensional instructional strategies specific to the appropriate unit, current formative and summative assessments available, content instruction, and more. Teachers will walk away prepared to begin instruction for this unit using the new science standards. Registration is limited. Lunch is on your own. This training session is FREE to districts who lease this unit.

28. ONLINE p.m. Session: Grade K Pushes and Pulls

Program: BOCES 4 Science

Audience: Elementary Teachers

Dates: 10/8/2025

ONLINE: The BOCES 4 Science professional development sessions include a deep-dive into the 3-Dimensional instructional strategies specific to the appropriate NYSSLS topic, current formative and summative assessments available, content instruction and more. Teachers will walk away prepared to begin using the new science standards. A BOCES 4 Science instructor will send you a Zoom link prior to the session. One CTLE credit is earned for every hour of training attended. This unit requires 3 hours of training. The training sessions are FREE for those districts who lease this BOCES 4 Science unit. Please follow your standard district procedures to confirm registration.

29. By Invitation only IN-PERSON: Curriculum Input for Grade 4 Earth Processes in NYS Version 2.0 continued

Program: BOCES 4 Science

Audience: Third grade General Education and Special Education Teachers

Dates: 10/9/2025

IN PERSON: This is a continuation of the session that was originally held on 8/21/25.

30. BRIDGE Team: Building a Responsive Instructional Design for Greater Equity

Program: Curriculum Instruction and Prof Dev

Dates: 10/14/2025 to 5/21/2026

Math

Join our team focused on examining New York State and local math data to support ALL students. In these collaborative sessions, educators will analyze assessment results to identify trends, strengths, and areas for improvement among diverse student groups. Through data-driven discussions, participants will work together to develop targeted next steps for instruction and program enhancements, ensuring that all students receive the support they need to succeed. This team aims to foster a culture of continuous improvement, empowering educators to make informed decisions that positively impact student learning outcomes. Participants will be asked to implement strategies, collect, and bring data to the subsequent sessions for discussion and to help develop next steps. Engage with your peers to drive equity and excellence in math education!

31. ONLINE a.m. Session: Grade 3 Where Are the Wolves?

Program: BOCES 4 Science

Audience: Elementary Teachers

Dates: 10/15/2025

ONLINE: The BOCES 4 Science professional development sessions include a deep-dive into the 3-Dimensional instructional strategies specific to the appropriate NYSSLS topic, current formative and summative assessments available, content instruction and more. Teachers will walk away prepared to begin using the new science standards. A BOCES 4 Science instructor will send you a Zoom link prior to the session. One CTLE credit is earned for every hour of training attended. This unit requires 3 hours of training. The training sessions are FREE for those districts who lease this BOCES 4 Science unit. Please follow your standard district procedures to confirm registration.

32. Regional Social Studies Leaders Group

Program: Curriculum Instruction and Prof Dev

Audience: Social Studies teacher leaders, instructional coaches, curriculum specialists, and others

Dates: 10/15/2025 to 2/11/2026

Monroe One and Monroe 2-Orleans BOCES are pleased to offer a Regional Social Studies Leaders Group again for the 2025-2026 school year to bring social studies leaders from across the region together on a regular basis to hear updates from NYSED and collaborate. This group will provide an opportunity for Social Studies teacher leaders, instructional coaches, curriculum specialists, and others to share strategies, ask questions, and acquire new knowledge.

33. Students with Interrupted Formal Education (SIFE) Q & A

Program: Mid-West RBE-RN

Audience: All School Staff

Dates: 10/15/2025 to 4/8/2026

Please join Mid-West RBERN for drop-in technical assistance around the identification, placement, programming, and best practices for Students with Interrupted Formal Education. Anyone with questions about SIFE is welcome.

34. IN-PERSON (at Gananda CSD): The 123s of PLDs

Program: BOCES 4 Science

Audience: Grades 3-12 Teachers of Science

Dates: 10/16/2025

IN PERSON: Join us as we figure out how to help our young scientists excel! We will dive into the NYS Performance Level Descriptions (PLDs) to understand their relationship to curriculum, instruction, and assessment. You will walk away with a solid process for helping students perform at high levels in your own classroom.

35. ONLINE Series: Grade 1 Sending Messages with Light and Sound

Program: BOCES 4 Science

Audience: Elementary Teachers

Dates: 10/16/2025 to 10/30/2025

ONLINE: The BOCES 4 Science professional learning workshops include guidance on NYSSLS-aligned instructional strategies specific to the unit of study, formative and summative assessments available, content instruction, and more. Teachers will walk away prepared to begin teaching the unit to their students. Participants should plan to attend all dates of synchronous, online instruction. A BOCES 4 Science instructor will send you a Zoom link prior to the session. One CTLE credit is earned for every hour of training attended. The training sessions are FREE for those districts who lease this BOCES 4 Science unit. Please follow your standard district procedures to confirm registration.

36. ONLINE Series: Grade 5 Toys Matter

Program: BOCES 4 Science

Audience: Elementary Teachers

Dates: 10/16/2025 to 10/30/2025

ONLINE: The BOCES 4 Science professional learning workshops include guidance on NYSSLS-aligned instructional strategies specific to the unit of study, formative and summative assessments available, content instruction, and more. Teachers will walk away prepared to begin teaching the unit to their students. Participants should plan to attend all dates of synchronous, online instruction. A BOCES 4 Science instructor will send you a Zoom link prior to the session. One CTLE credit is earned for every hour of training attended. The training sessions are FREE for those districts who lease this BOCES 4 Science unit. Please follow your standard district procedures to confirm registration.

37. By Invitation only VIRTUAL: Curriculum Input for Grade K Weather for Kindergarten Version 2.0 continued

Program: BOCES 4 Science

Audience: Kindergarten General Education and Special Education Teachers

Dates: 10/20/2025

IN PERSON: This is a continuation of the session that was originally held on 8/20/25.

38. ONLINE Series: Grade 3 Invisible Forces

Program: BOCES 4 Science

Audience: Elementary Teachers

Dates: 10/20/2025 to 11/3/2025

ONLINE: The BOCES 4 Science professional learning workshops include guidance on NYSSLS-aligned instructional strategies specific to the unit of study, formative and summative assessments available, content instruction, and more. Teachers will walk away prepared to begin teaching the unit to their students. Participants should plan to attend all dates of synchronous, online instruction. A BOCES 4 Science instructor will send you a Zoom link prior to the session. One CTLE credit is earned for every hour of training attended. The training sessions are FREE for those districts who lease this BOCES 4 Science unit. Please follow your standard district procedures to confirm registration.

39. IN-PERSON: Regents Life Science: Biology NYSSLS Curriculum Cohort

Program: BOCES 4 Science

Audience: Regents Life Science: Biology teachers

Dates: 10/21/2025 to 4/20/2026

Closed

This new cohort provides an opportunity for Regents Life Science: Biology teachers to collaborate with colleagues across the region to ensure their readiness to deliver NYSSLS-aligned instruction to their students. The focus will be on curriculum work that involves modifying existing in-district, evaluating/adopting/adapting off-the-shelf, and/or writing original curriculum components. Everything that is created, adapted, or modified by cohort participants will be shared with all. We will engage in curriculum mapping, identification of gaps to NYSSLS alignment, and remediation of the gaps. The three sessions will be facilitated by BOCES 4 Science, and there will be an hour for lunch on your own each day.

40. IN-PERSON: For NEW and RETURNING MEMBERS: NYSSLS ESS Curriculum Cohort - Day 1

Program: BOCES 4 Science

Audience: Earth and Space Science teachers

Dates: 10/22/2025

This cohort is a continuation of the one that began in the 2024-2025 school year that provides an opportunity for Earth and Space Science teachers to collaborate with colleagues across the region to ensure their readiness to deliver NYSSLS-aligned instruction to their students. The focus will be on curriculum work that involves modifying existing in-district, evaluating/adopting/adapting off-the-shelf, and/or writing original curriculum components. Everything that is created, adapted, or modified by cohort participants will be shared with all. We will engage in curriculum mapping, identification of gaps to NYSSLS alignment, and remediation of the gaps. This session will be facilitated by BOCES 4 Science, and there will be an hour for lunch on your own.

41. * BY INVITATION ONLY* Three-Dimensional Assessment Writing for Greece CSD Grade 8 - Day 2

Program: BOCES 4 Science

Audience: Greece Science Teachers in grade 8

Dates: 10/27/2025

Come join BOCES 4 Science for day 2 of a two-day experience of learning and collaborating on writing 3-D science assessments! The skills you develop can be used to write your own assessments and also to evaluate assessments written by others. For this workshop, you must attend both days and have experience using the NYSSLS and the PLDs. It is advised that you bring a colleague to work with. You will have an hour for lunch on your own.

42. Positive Intelligence Powered Team with Maureen Stone

Program: Curriculum Instruction and Prof Dev

Audience: Administrators

Dates: 10/28/2025 to 5/12/2026

*This training is for those who previously took the Foundations Training*

Delivering mental fitness training helps teams and organizations achieve their full potential for performance, well-being and happiness. You can employ Positive Intelligence in team meetings, individual work and all aspects of life.

The operating system of Positive Intelligence includes three focuses: Self-Command, Recognizing and reducing the impact of out Saboteurs and operating from Sage Perspectives.

Teams receiving mental fitness sessions assists in enhancing performance, communication and collaboration.

The goal of this program is for a lifestyle change and includes:

- 7 Positive Intelligence Foundation on hour virtual sessions

- Provides access to one year of the daily fitness Positive Intelligence app including daily mental fitness exercises, coach challenges, journal and the audio book of Positive Intelligence by Shirzad Chamine

- Facilitate/ monitor private on-line text group for participants for group communication throughout program duration.

- Access to ongoing PQ Applications in GROW

- 16 hours (7 modules) of PQ Powered Team Assessment

- Family Engagement - up to 4 family members enrollment in Positive Intelligence 7-week Foundation program at no extra cost.

43. Regional Counseling Schoolinks User Group Meetings

Program: Monroe Accountability, Assessment & Reporting Services

Audience: Counselors

Dates: 10/29/2025 to 1/16/2026

Discuss The NYS Portrait of a Graduate as the framework for future diploma requirements and how that will impact your district counseling program.

Connect: Take time to connect with counselors around the region to share your excitement and concerns.

Collaborate: Connect with counselors from the region as you learn how districts across New York are building and tracking their Portrait of a Graduate with Schoolinks!

Plan:Create an action plan with Schoolinks and your team!

44. ONLINE Series: Grade 4 Powering Thru the Fair

Program: BOCES 4 Science

Audience: Elementary Teachers

Dates: 10/29/2025 to 11/12/2025

ONLINE: The BOCES 4 Science professional learning workshops include guidance on NYSSLS-aligned instructional strategies specific to the unit of study, formative and summative assessments available, content instruction, and more. Teachers will walk away prepared to begin teaching the unit to their students. Participants should plan to attend all dates of synchronous, online instruction. A BOCES 4 Science instructor will send you a Zoom link prior to the session. One CTLE credit is earned for every hour of training attended. The training sessions are FREE for those districts who lease this BOCES 4 Science unit. Please follow your standard district procedures to confirm registration.

45. IN-PERSON Grade 2: Earth's Features

Program: BOCES 4 Science

Audience: Elementary Teachers

Dates: 10/30/2025

IN PERSON: The BOCES 4 Science professional development session will include a deep-dive into the 3-Dimensional instructional strategies specific to the appropriate unit, current formative and summative assessments available, content instruction, and more. Teachers will walk away prepared to begin instruction for this unit using the new science standards. Registration is limited. Lunch is on your own. This training session is FREE to districts who lease this unit.

46. * BY INVITATION ONLY* Three-Dimensional Assessment Writing for Greece CSD Grade 7 - Day 2

Program: BOCES 4 Science

Audience: Greece Science Teachers in grade 7

Dates: 11/5/2025

Come join BOCES 4 Science for day 2 of a two-day experience of learning and collaborating on writing 3-D science assessments! The skills you develop can be used to write your own assessments and also to evaluate assessments written by others. For this workshop, you must attend both days and have experience using the NYSSLS and the PLDs. It is advised that you bring a colleague to work with. You will have an hour for lunch on your own.

47. Regional Literacy Leaders

Program: Curriculum Instruction and Prof Dev

Audience: literacy specialists, literacy coaches, grade-level leaders, administrators of school districts in the Monroe County region

Dates: 11/12/2025 to 5/20/2026

This group meets throughout the school year in order to provide ELA specific updates from NYSED; explore best curriculum, assessment, and instructional practices; and provide networking opportunities among group members. Participation limited to teachers/leaders employed by public and private schools.

48. Mid-West Regional Checkpoint B World Language Regional Assessment Writing

Program: Curriculum Instruction and Prof Dev

Audience: World Language Teachers

Dates: 11/13/2025 to 1/29/2026

Mid-West Regional Checkpoint B World Language Regional Assessment Writing Please join the Midwest Joint Managment Team - Genessee Valley BOCES, Monroe One BOCES, Monroe 2-Orleans BOCES, and WFL BOCES, and Candace Black, World Language Associate from the Office of Bilingual Education and World Languages, in regional assessment writing sessions for Checkpoint B - Spanish, French and German. Teachers will work directly with NYSED and BOCES staff to write assessments based upon the new World Language Standards. Participants also will participate in a Final Eyes Review of the Assessments - to take place during the January dates listed below.

49. IN-PERSON Grade 5: Toys Matter

Program: BOCES 4 Science

Audience: Elementary Teachers

Dates: 11/13/2025

IN PERSON: The BOCES 4 Science professional development session will include a deep-dive into the 3-Dimensional instructional strategies specific to the appropriate unit, current formative and summative assessments available, content instruction, and more. Teachers will walk away prepared to begin instruction for this unit using the new science standards. Registration is limited. Lunch is on your own. This training session is FREE to districts who lease this unit.

50. Three-Dimensional Assessment Writing for Secondary Teachers

Program: Curriculum Instruction and Prof Dev

Audience: Science Teachers in grades 6-12

Dates: 11/17/2025 to 11/18/2025

Come join BOCES 4 Science for a 2-day experience of learning and collaborating on writing 3-D science assessments! The skills you develop can be used to write your own assessments and also to evaluate assessments written by others. For this workshop, you must attend both days and have experience using the NYSSLS and the PLDs. It is advised that you bring a colleague to work with. You will have an hour for lunch on your own.

51. The Science of Reading for Multilingual Learners (An overview of the Toolkit featuring a presentation by Dr. Socorro Herrera)

Program: Curriculum Instruction and Prof Dev

Audience: Literacy Leaders and Teachers

Dates: 11/24/2025

Science of Reading

We invite you to join us on Monday, November 24, 2025, for a day of learning and professional discussion on best literacy practices for linguistically diverse learners!

The New York State Education Department will release a new toolkit, developed in collaboration with Dr. Socorro Herrera, Dr. Kathy Escamilla, and Dr. Robin Cabral. The agenda includes an overview of the six briefs developed to help educators ensure that the teaching of reading is inclusive of ELLs and MLs.

This event will be held as a hybrid webinar with in-person discussion and online presentations. New York State administrators and literacy leaders will be presented specific and useful information to understand and address the ontological differences between ELLs, MLs, and monolingual students. Please note that to participate in this event, you must attend in person at a designated BOCES, Big 5, or Small City School District site.

Participants in the event will have the opportunity to learn about the briefs with Dr. Socorro Herrera, a professor at the College of Education and the director of the Center for Intercultural and Multilingual Advocacy at Kansas State University. Dr. Herrera's K-12 teaching experience includes an emphasis on literacy development, and her research focuses on literacy opportunities with culturally and linguistically diverse students, reading strategies, and teacher preparation for diversity in the classroom.

52. The Art and Science of Teaching Phonics

Program: Curriculum Instruction and Prof Dev

Audience: K-2 classroom teachers, reading specialists and literacy leaders

Dates: 12/1/2025

Reading

Starting Soon

This 1-hour session explores the research support for explicit, systematic phonics instruction, how to create or evaluate a scope and sequence, and practical classroom applications. This session is part of our series reviewing topics relating to the Science of Reading in early literacy instruction. The sessions are based in part on guidance provided by NYSED's Literacy Initiative and the Science of Reading Brief Series released in January 2024. Though it is recommended to attend all six sessions, it is not required.

53. ONLINE a.m. Session: Grade 2 Made of Matter

Program: BOCES 4 Science

Audience: Elementary Teachers

Dates: 12/2/2025

ONLINE: The BOCES 4 Science professional development sessions include a deep-dive into the 3-Dimensional instructional strategies specific to the appropriate NYSSLS topic, current formative and summative assessments available, content instruction and more. Teachers will walk away prepared to begin using the new science standards. A BOCES 4 Science instructor will send you a Zoom link prior to the session. One CTLE credit is earned for every hour of training attended. This unit requires 3 hours of training. The training sessions are FREE for those districts who lease this BOCES 4 Science unit. Please follow your standard district procedures to confirm registration.

54. Bridge Building in Professional Development for Educators Working with Latinx Families: An Action Research Approach Leading to Equitable Family Engagement

Program: Mid-West RBE-RN

Audience: Any Full Time Educators Interested in Improving Family Engagement of Latinx Families

Dates: 12/2/2025

This action research study is being conducted in fulfillment of a doctoral dissertation. The study is IRB approved. The purpose is to examine educators' perspectives about Latinx family engagement and better understand how participating in facilitated PD shifts perspectives and definitions of family engagement in pursuit of more welcoming spaces for Latinx families. Participants will attend a casual workshop-style professional development where they will discuss family engagement using scenarios and vignettes. They will also be invited to sign up for an optional post-workshop virtual interview. Lunch, Gift Card Raffles, and other incentives are included.

55. Investigation-Style Lesson/Lab Writing for Secondary Teachers

Program: Curriculum Instruction and Prof Dev

Audience: Science Teachers in grades 6-12

Dates: 12/4/2025

Come write investigation-style lessons/labs in order to help prepare your students for successful completion of the NYS Investigations. Support will be provided by a facilitator who has created example lessons to share with you. You will be guided through the steps of the writing process in the morning, then provided work time in the afternoon to create your own lesson(s) and/or lab(s). You will have an hour for lunch on your own.

56. ONLINE Series: Grade K Pushes and Pulls

Program: BOCES 4 Science

Audience: Elementary Teachers

Dates: 12/4/2025 to 12/18/2025

ONLINE: The BOCES 4 Science professional learning workshops include guidance on NYSSLS-aligned instructional strategies specific to the unit of study, formative and summative assessments available, content instruction, and more. Teachers will walk away prepared to begin teaching the unit to their students. Participants should plan to attend all dates of synchronous, online instruction. A BOCES 4 Science instructor will send you a Zoom link prior to the session. One CTLE credit is earned for every hour of training attended. The training sessions are FREE for those districts who lease this BOCES 4 Science unit. Please follow your standard district procedures to confirm registration.

57. Craft and Create - A Hands-On Approach to Social-Emotional Learning in the Library

Program: School Library Services

Dates: 12/5/2025

Join fellow school librarians for Craft and Create, a full-day professional development dedicated to exploring the intersection of crafting and social-emotional learning (SEL). This immersive experience will equip librarians with creative, hands-on activities that foster emotional growth, self-expression, and mindfulness in students-all within the welcoming space of the library.

Throughout the day, participants will:

-Learn new craft-based techniques designed to support SEL skills such as self-awareness, resilience, empathy, and emotional regulation.

-Engage in hands-on workshops covering art therapy-inspired projects, sensory activities, and collaborative creations that encourage reflection and community building.

-Discover ways to integrate crafting into library programming to support diverse learners in processing emotions and building interpersonal skills.

-Connect with peers to share ideas, strategies, and success stories in implementing SEL through creative expression.

By the end of Craft and Create, librarians will leave with a toolkit of ready-to-use activities, a renewed appreciation for the power of creativity, and the confidence to make their libraries a sanctuary for both artistic exploration and emotional growth.

This day will be a collaboration between Monroe One and Monroe 2 BOCES and is open only to school librarians in those regions.

58. * BY INVITATION ONLY* Literacy Strategies for Secondary Science - Spencerport CSD

Program: BOCES 4 Science

Audience: Spencerport teachers of Secondary Science (MS & HS)

Dates: 12/5/2025

New

In this half-day workshop, we will learn and practice instructional strategies that can be used in the NYSSLS-aligned classroom to help address literacy concerns related to secondary science teaching and learning. We will also touch upon reading strategies that are particularly effective for taking the NYSSLS-aligned Science Regents exams.

59. IN-PERSON: Digital Star Lab Certification Workshop

Program: BOCES 4 Science

Audience: K-12 teachers of science

Dates: 12/9/2025

Closed

The Digital Star Lab is a digital star dome or portable planetarium. Join us to be trained on using this amazing piece of equipment that can easily show the following objects: stars in the Northern and Southern hemispheres, an annalema, eclipses (without fear of them being blocked by clouds), transits, views of the solar system from other moons and planets. The Digital Star Lab has the capacity to comfortably seat 30 K-6 students or 24 7-12 students. We hope to see you at this workshop so that you will be able to share this wonderful experience with your students!

60. Standalone Together Session 2

Program: Mid-West RBE-RN

Audience: K12 ENL Teachers

Dates: 12/9/2025

Standalone Together Are you an ENL teacher who wonders, "what should I do in my standalone ENL class?” You're not alone! Standalone together will explore the question "How do I get the most out of standalone ENL instruction?” In a three-part series of in-person and online learning, participants will consider: Session 2: How do I design standalone ENL instruction that makes sense for my students at the unit level? How do I create a classroom environment that supports language learning? Session 3: How do I monitor my students' progress? How do I share feedback and celebrate their success? How can I use authentic assessments for language learning? Please register for all 3 sessions if completing this professional development as a series.

61. Strengthening Our Core: School Library Values in Practice

Program: School Library Services

Audience: Librarians, Administrators

Dates: 12/10/2025

Join us for an exciting day of professional learning as librarians gather around New York State to listen, discuss, and share best practices on programs, projects, and assignments based on the five ALA Core Values of Librarianship! Keynote speaker is K.C. Boyd with opening remarks from ALA President Sam Helmick. Presentations could include, but not limited to: AI, MTSS, English Language Learners, makerspaces, collection development, media literacy, Portrait of a Graduate, and differentiation. This year's state wide presentation will be a little bit different. There is more hands-on work time planned to discuss with your colleagues how you can implement the ideas and practices shared.

We are expecting around 800-1,000 school librarians from NY to participate in this event. There will be around 20 satellite locations around the state that are connected via Zoom

62. Unlocking the Power of Formative Assessment

Program: Monroe Accountability, Assessment & Reporting Services

Audience: Classroom Teachers, Instructional Specialists

Dates: 12/10/2025

Formative assessment is more than just checking for understanding-it's a vital tool for meeting students where they are and guiding them forward. When used effectively, formative assessment can provide critical insights that guide instruction as well as support meaningful progress and student growth. In this session, we'll clarify and deepen our understanding of formative assessment, explore how to design and use formative assessments that are flexible, inclusive and responsive to diverse learning needs, and begin crafting practical plans to integrate these approaches meaningfully into our classrooms.

63. ONLINE a.m. Session: Grade 5 Earth and Space Explorers

Program: BOCES 4 Science

Audience: Elementary Teachers

Dates: 12/11/2025

ONLINE: The BOCES 4 Science professional development sessions include a deep-dive into the 3-Dimensional instructional strategies specific to the appropriate NYSSLS topic, current formative and summative assessments available, content instruction and more. Teachers will walk away prepared to begin using the new science standards. A BOCES 4 Science instructor will send you a Zoom link prior to the session. One CTLE credit is earned for every hour of training attended. This unit requires 3 hours of training. The training sessions are FREE for those districts who lease this BOCES 4 Science unit. Please follow your standard district procedures to confirm registration.

64. Tending the Roots: NYS Trauma and Resilience Workshop

Program: Community Schools

Audience: Those who want a foundational understanding of Trauma and Resilience.

Dates: 12/11/2025

This training focuses on understanding trauma, its effects on health, and promoting trauma-informed practices to support resilience and equity in communities.

65. Developing Digital Detectives - A Book Study for School Librarians

Program: School Library Services

Dates: 12/12/2025

In today's AI-infused digital world, teaching students to critically evaluate information is more important than ever. This book study will guide school librarians through Developing Digital Detectives by Jennifer LaGarde and Darren Hudgins, a practical and insightful resource that empowers educators to foster media literacy skills in students.

Throughout the study, participants will explore key strategies from the book, including how to help students analyze sources, recognize misinformation, and build habits of inquiry. Each session will include discussions on core concepts, real-world applications, and collaborative activities to integrate these skills into library instruction.

Librarians will leave with:

-A deeper understanding of the book's framework for developing "digital detectives."

-Practical strategies for teaching media literacy in engaging and meaningful ways.

-Tools for evaluating sources and guiding students through critical thinking exercises.

-A network of peers to share ideas and experiences in media literacy instruction.

By the end of this book study, librarians will be equipped with actionable approaches to help students navigate the digital landscape with confidence and curiosity.

This 10 week, asynchronous course will run from October 3-December 12th.

A digital copy of the book will be provided to librarians in the Monroe 2 region who need one.

66. Putting the AI Scope & Sequence into Action

Program: School Library Services

Dates: 12/12/2025

Join us for this asynchronous professional development course as we explore the AI Scope and Sequence developed by the School Library Systems Association of New York. Designed specifically for school librarians, this course focuses on how to teach about artificial intelligence, not just with it, across all K-12 grade bands. Each week, participants will engage with curated resources aligned to the document's four major strands: Why AI (its role in our lives and world), How AI Works (technical foundations), AI in Society (ethics, privacy, workforce, and global impact), and AI in Practice (responsible, inclusive, and creative use).

Deepen your own understanding of AI through readings and media, then collaborate in discussion forums to share reflections, resources, and implementation strategies. The culminating goal of the course is to co-create and share fully developed, classroom-ready lesson plans that align with one or more strands of the scope and sequence and can be used by other librarians.

This course will take place asynchronously on Schoology, with weekly modules and collaborative discussion prompts. Whether you're new to AI or already experimenting with AI instruction, this course will support you in bringing this important topic to life in your school community.

Course will begin September 26th and close on December 12th.

67. Mid-West Regional Checkpoint A World Language Regional Assessment Writing

Program: Curriculum Instruction and Prof Dev

Audience: World Language Teachers

Dates: 12/15/2025

Mid-West Regional Checkpoint A World Language Regional Assessment Writing Please join the Midwest Joint Managment Team - Genessee Valley BOCES, Monroe One BOCES, Monroe 2-Orleans BOCES, and WFL BOCES, in regional assessment writing sessions for Checkpoint A - Spanish, French and German. Teachers will work directly with NYSED and BOCES staff to write assessments based upon the new World Language Standards.

Participants will have the opportunity to review and revise, if necessary, Form 1 assessments before writing items for Form 2.

68. On-Demand PD: Britannica LaunchPacks for Science & Social Studies (Asynchronous)

Program: School Library Services

Dates: 12/19/2025

Looking for a resource that will save you time and supplement your classroom instruction? Britannica LaunchPacks are science and social studies content bundles created just for K-12 students. Each bundle is curated by Britannica editors, so you can trust that the content has been vetted for quality and thoughtfully selected with education in mind. LaunchPacks are created around specific topics and organized into different grade bands, making it easier to find just the right resources for your students. LaunchPacks include articles, videos, images, primary sources, and interactives. As an educator, you can also customize any LaunchPack, add your own links and documents, and add student activities for increased engagement.

Britannica LaunchPacks is available to all schools in the Monroe 2-Orleans BOCES region.

This asynchronous session can be completed at any time between 8/21/25 and 12/19/25. Date listed is an end date only, not a meeting date. Instructions for completing the course will be sent to those who register.

69. Empowering Research & Media Literacy with Sooth.fyi: A Self-Paced PD for Educators

Program: School Library Services

Dates: 12/19/2025

In today's digital landscape, helping students navigate the vast sea of online information is more critical than ever. This asynchronous professional development course introduces educators to Sooth.fyi-a powerful, ad-free, and distraction-free research platform designed specifically for students and educators.

Participants will explore how Sooth.fyi supports credible research, critical thinking, and media literacy through its curated search engine, transparency tools, and built-in productivity features. Educators will learn how to integrate Sooth into classroom instruction, research projects, and collaborative learning environments.

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

- Understand the core features and educational value of Sooth.fyi.

- Navigate Sooth's curated search engine and apply filters for source type, bias, and credibility.

- Use built-in tools such as citation generators, article summarizers, and research collections.

- Leverage Sooth's Misinformation Toolkit and Media Bias Ratings to teach students how to evaluate sources critically.

- Access and adapt ready-made lesson plans and research starter kits for classroom use.

This asynchronous online PD can be completed at any time between August 30th and December 19th. Date listed is the closing date for the course.

Sooth is a paid tool that is available to all secondary schools in Monroe 2. If you are outside of Monroe 2, you may not have access to Sooth.

70. On-Demand PD: All About Panopto Part 2: Advanced Features

Program: School Library Services

Audience: Teachers and Librarians

Dates: 12/22/2025

Panopto is a powerful tool for video creation, storage and sharing. This is a resource that is available to all schools in Monroe 2 Orleans BOCES and we are excited to show you what it can do. With Panopto, you can quickly and easily: * Upload- your existing content, including Zoom recordings, screencasts, presentations, and any other videos you've got!, * Record- your screen and your face with picture-in-picture capture to add a personal connection to your videos, * Organize- your videos into playlists and folders, making it easy to find and share multiple videos, * Share- out your content with anyone using links or embed code, * Increase engagement- by embedding interactive content, including a built-in quiz tool, * Increase accessibility- with searchable closed captions and smart chapters.

Already familiar with the basics of Panopto and wondering what else it can do? This session is for you! We will take a deep dive into the resources available within Panopto. Topics will include live streaming, video organization, advanced settings, Panopto for students, and more!

This asynchronous session can be completed at any time between 9/22/25 and 12/22/25.

71. On-Demand PD: Panopto Video: Part 1 (Asynchronous)

Program: School Library Services

Dates: 12/23/2025

Panopto is a powerful tool for video creation, storage, and sharing. This is a new resource that is available to all schools in Monroe 2 Orleans BOCES and we are excited to show you what it can do. With Panopto, you can quickly and easily:

* Upload your existing content, including Zoom recordings, screencasts, presentations, and any other videos you've got!,

* Record your screen and your face with picture-in-picture capture to add a personal connection to your videos,

*Organize your videos into playlists and folders, making it easy to find and share multiple videos,

* Share out your content with anyone using links or embed code,

* Increase engagement by embedding interactive content, including a built-in-quiz tool,

* Increase accessibility with searchable closed captions and smart chapters.

This introductory session is designed to get you started with Panopto. No prior knowledge required!

Please ignore dates and times listed. This course is available from 9/10/25 until 12/23/25 and can be completed at any time within those dates.

72. The Art and Science of Effective Prompting during Reading

Program: Curriculum Instruction and Prof Dev

Audience: K-2 classroom teachers, reading specialists and literacy leaders

Dates: 1/5/2026

READING

Asynchronous

This 1-hour zoom session explores what the current research indicates about the use of the three cueing systems (MSV) during reading. Common misunderstandings around this hotly debated topic will be addressed. This session is part of our series reviewing topics relating to the Science of Reading in early literacy instruction. The sessions are based in part on guidance provided by NYSED's Literacy Initiative and the Science of Reading Brief Series released in January 2024. Though it is recommended to attend all six sessions, it is not required.

73. TIG Winter Training

Program: Curriculum Instruction and Prof Dev

Audience: Identified members of TIG Teams

Dates: 1/7/2026 to 5/6/2026

TIG

This training is for designated members of the Consortium on Trauma, Illness, and Grief in Schools. This Winter/Spring Group of schools/districts include: Churchville Chili, E. Irondequoit, Hilton, Monroe 2 BOCES, Rochester Academy, Rush Henrietta, Spencerport, St. Rita, Webster, Wheatland Chili and Young Womens Academy.
Monroe 2-Orleans BOCES, SW CPE is recognized by the New York State Education Department's state Board for Social Work as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed social workers #0390.
Training for the 2025-26 school year include the following topics:

- Day 1 : Grief and Loss at School & Trauma

- Day 2: Suicide Risk and Intervention & Chronic and Critical Illness

- Day 3: School Violence and Threat Assessment & Enhancing Educator Resilience

- Day 4 & 5: Critical Incident and Stress Management

- Day 6: TIG Implementation

NOTE: New Location: Monroe 2-Orleans BOCES, 3599 Big Ridge Road, Spencerport, NY. Training starts promptly at 8:00, please allow time for signing in.

74. Book Study: How to Be an Inclusive Leader: Your Role in Creating Cultures of Belonging Where Everyone Can Thrive by Jennifer Brown

Program: Monroe Accountability, Assessment & Reporting Services

Audience: Teachers, Administrators and anyone intersted in helping to create a beloinging environment where everyone can thrive

Dates: 1/7/2026 to 2/11/2026

Inclusion is for everyone-and anyone can be an inclusive leader. In this virtual professional development series, we'll explore how inclusive leadership is not a one-time achievement, but a daily, intentional practice.

While many resources focus on why inclusion matters, Jennifer Brown's book stands out by focusing on the how. Through guided discussions, reflection, and practical strategies, we'll learn how to become stronger advocates for equity and belonging in our schools and communities.

Together, we'll build the skills and confidence to lead inclusively-creating environments where everyone can thrive.

Note: The cost of the book will be billed to individual districts or departments within BOCES if you do not already have a copy of the book.

75. ONLINE Series: Grade 5 Got Water?

Program: BOCES 4 Science

Audience: Elementary Teachers

Dates: 1/7/2026 to 1/21/2026

ONLINE: The BOCES 4 Science professional learning workshops include guidance on NYSSLS-aligned instructional strategies specific to the unit of study, formative and summative assessments available, content instruction, and more. Teachers will walk away prepared to begin teaching the unit to their students. Participants should plan to attend all dates of synchronous, online instruction. A BOCES 4 Science instructor will send you a Zoom link prior to the session. One CTLE credit is earned for every hour of training attended. The training sessions are FREE for those districts who lease this BOCES 4 Science unit. Please follow your standard district procedures to confirm registration.

76. ONLINE a.m. Session: Grade 3 Where Are the Wolves?

Program: BOCES 4 Science

Audience: Elementary Teachers

Dates: 1/8/2026

ONLINE: The BOCES 4 Science professional development sessions include a deep-dive into the 3-Dimensional instructional strategies specific to the appropriate NYSSLS topic, current formative and summative assessments available, content instruction and more. Teachers will walk away prepared to begin using the new science standards. A BOCES 4 Science instructor will send you a Zoom link prior to the session. One CTLE credit is earned for every hour of training attended. This unit requires 3 hours of training. The training sessions are FREE for those districts who lease this BOCES 4 Science unit. Please follow your standard district procedures to confirm registration.

77. Understanding the Language Proficiency Team

Program: Mid-West RBE-RN

Audience: Anyone involved in their district's ELL ID Process

Dates: 1/8/2026

Subpart 154-3 is part of the New York State Education Department's (NYSED) effort to improve instruction and programming for English Language Learners (ELLs). Language Proficiency Teams, or LPTs, are utilized to determine the process of ELL Identification for students with disabilities. However, there are many nuances related to the use of LPTs. In this 1.5-hour session, participants will learn: What the LPT is, When it can be used, Who it is comprised of, and What the limitations are

78. Exploring NYS Numeracy Briefs 1 & 2: Strategies to Strengthen Student Numeracy

Program: Curriculum Instruction and Prof Dev

Dates: 1/8/2026

Math

In this one-hour online professional development session, participants will dive into NYS Numeracy Brief 1, which highlights the latest research on numeracy development, and Brief 2, which addresses and debunks common myths about numeracy learning. Together, we'll explore evidence-based strategies and clarify misconceptions to better support students' mathematical growth.

79. Foundational Skills for Adolescent Readers

Program: Curriculum Instruction and Prof Dev

Audience: 6-12 grade teachers

Dates: 1/9/2026

Literacy

Guest Speaker

In this training 6-12 grade teachers will learn how to address decoding, fluency, and comprehension challenges while seamlessly integrating literacy support into content instruction. Empower students with tools to build confidence, engage deeply with texts and succeed academically.
Based on book, Teaching Foundational Skills to Adolescent Readers, by Douglas Fisher, Nancy Frey, Sarah Ortega, Kierstan Barbee, Aida Allen-Rotell, this workshop equips participants to:

• Gain evidence-based approaches to improve reading skills in older students.

• Learn to seamlessly integrate reading support with subject instruction.

• Boost student engagement and self-efficacy in reading.

• Foster a positive reading identity and create a literacy-rich classroom.

Each participant will receive a book, and the price is included in the cost!

Must have 40 registrants to run this session.

80. 5th Anniversary of Green Card Youth Voices: Immigration Stories from Upstate New York

Program: Mid-West RBE-RN

Audience: All School Staff

Dates: 1/11/2026

New

Join MidWest RBERN for an asynchronous virtual book club celebrating the 5th publication anniversary of Green Card Youth Voices Immigration Stories from Upstate New York. This book is a collection of personal essays written by twenty-four students in New York Schools. Book must be sourced on your own. This course will be conducted on Schoology. Link to course will be sent to participants prior to the start of the course. Begins December 15.

81. January SLS Council PD Session

Program: School Library Services

Dates: 1/12/2026

SLS PD Session

82. January SLS Council Meeting

Program: School Library Services

Dates: 1/12/2026

SLS Council Meeting

83. APPR Recertification for Lead Evaluators of Principals ONLINE

Program: Curriculum Instruction and Prof Dev

Audience: Principal Evaluators

Dates: 1/12/2026

APPR

This half day training is in compliance with The New York State Education Department APPR regulation. This regulation requires all evaluators of principals to be annually re-certified through an appropriate training process. Lead principal evaluators are those who conduct summative annual professional performance reviews. The district must certify that these lead evaluators have been re-trained in the minimum requirements as outlined in the APPR regulations. This training will meet the requirement in the manner prescribed by the NYSED. The recertification training for Principal evaluators is virtual.

The training will be virtual using ZOOM and the link will be sent via email 24 hours before the training.

84. Youth Mental Health First Aid

Program: Community Schools

Audience: Youth-serving professionals who would like additional tools to help the young people in their care.

Dates: 1/13/2026

Youth Mental Health First Aid is primarily designed for adults who regularly interact with young people. The course introduces common mental health challenges for youth, reviews typical adolescent development, and teaches a 5-step action plan for how to help young people in both crisis and non-crisis situations.

85. Mentoring that Matters, Initial Training

Program: Curriculum Instruction and Prof Dev

Dates: 1/13/2026

This full-day training will provide district mentors with the required training needed to work with proteges. This training is in accordance with the NYSED Mentoring requirements and uses the Mentoring that Matters program. Mentors will receive the book, Mentoring Matters, and an additional workbook of materials for use with their proteges.

86. NYS Portrait of a Graduate & Inquiry-Based Learning in PreK-Grade 5

Program: Curriculum Instruction and Prof Dev

Dates: 1/14/2026

This event, which will be a hybrid webinar with in-person discussion and presentations, will provide New York State administrators and school leaders with an opportunity to engage in regional discussions about what the NYS Portrait of a Graduate means in PreK to Grade 5, as well as how this connects to inquiry-based learning. Please note that to attend this event, you must attend in person at a BOCES or Big 5 designated site.

87. ONLINE a.m. Session: Grade 1 A Bunny's Life

Program: BOCES 4 Science

Audience: Elementary Teachers

Dates: 1/15/2026

ONLINE: The BOCES 4 Science professional development sessions include a deep-dive into the 3-Dimensional instructional strategies specific to the appropriate NYSSLS topic, current formative and summative assessments available, content instruction and more. Teachers will walk away prepared to begin using the new science standards. A BOCES 4 Science instructor will send you a Zoom link prior to the session. One CTLE credit is earned for every hour of training attended. This unit requires 3 hours of training. The training sessions are FREE for those districts who lease this BOCES 4 Science unit. Please follow your standard district procedures to confirm registration.

88. Exploring NYS Numeracy Briefs 3 & 4: Strategies to Strengthen Student Numeracy

Program: Curriculum Instruction and Prof Dev

Dates: 1/15/2026

Math

In this one-hour online professional development session, participants will explore NYS Numeracy Briefs 3 and 4, focusing on high-leverage mathematical content and instructional practices. We will identify essential math concepts and effective teaching strategies that have the greatest impact on student learning and engagement.

89. Regional Counseling Schoolinks User Group Meetings

Program: Monroe Accountability, Assessment & Reporting Services

Dates: 1/16/2026

Discuss The NYS Portrait of a Graduate as the framework for future diploma requirements and how that will impact your district counseling program.

Connect: Take time to connect with counselors around the region to share your excitement and concerns.

Collaborate: Connect with counselors from the region as you learn how districts across New York are building and tracking their Portrait of a Graduate with Schoolinks!

Plan:Create an action plan with Schoolinks and your team!

90. ONLINE p.m. Session: Grade 3 Invisible Forces

Program: BOCES 4 Science

Audience: Elementary Teachers

Dates: 1/16/2026

ONLINE: The BOCES 4 Science professional development sessions include a deep-dive into the 3-Dimensional instructional strategies specific to the appropriate NYSSLS topic, current formative and summative assessments available, content instruction and more. Teachers will walk away prepared to begin using the new science standards. A BOCES 4 Science instructor will send you a Zoom link prior to the session. One CTLE credit is earned for every hour of training attended. This unit requires 3 hours of training. The training sessions are FREE for those districts who lease this BOCES 4 Science unit. Please follow your standard district procedures to confirm registration.

91. Equity Partners PLC

Program: Mid-West RBE-RN

Audience: ENL teachers, School Librarians

Dates: 1/20/2026 to 4/21/2026

This is a Professional Learning Community (PLC) for educators who want to impact their students and school communities through racial equity and empowerment work in literature. The PLC will function as a place to create a plan to make a difference for students and educators in your district. Participants must join with a partner group consisting of one ENL teacher and one librarian, and will work together to explore the gaps and challenges in racial equity. They will create and implement a project that will positively impact their students. This PLC will provide many resources as well as collaborative planning time for participants. This work includes six hours in-person together and six hours of work with your partner.

92. ONLINE p.m. Session: Grade 4 Riding the Waves of Information

Program: BOCES 4 Science

Audience: Elementary Teachers

Dates: 1/22/2026

ONLINE: The BOCES 4 Science professional development sessions include a deep-dive into the 3-Dimensional instructional strategies specific to the appropriate NYSSLS topic, current formative and summative assessments available, content instruction and more. Teachers will walk away prepared to begin using the new science standards. A BOCES 4 Science instructor will send you a Zoom link prior to the session. One CTLE credit is earned for every hour of training attended. This unit requires 3 hours of training. The training sessions are FREE for those districts who lease this BOCES 4 Science unit. Please follow your standard district procedures to confirm registration.

93. ONLINE Series: Grade 2 Save the Bees!

Program: BOCES 4 Science

Audience: Elementary Teachers

Dates: 1/26/2026 to 2/9/2026

ONLINE: The BOCES 4 Science professional learning workshops include guidance on NYSSLS-aligned instructional strategies specific to the unit of study, formative and summative assessments available, content instruction, and more. Teachers will walk away prepared to begin teaching the unit to their students. Participants should plan to attend all dates of synchronous, online instruction. A BOCES 4 Science instructor will send you a Zoom link prior to the session. One CTLE credit is earned for every hour of training attended. The training sessions are FREE for those districts who lease this BOCES 4 Science unit. Please follow your standard district procedures to confirm registration.

94. ONLINE Series: Grade 4 Powering Thru the Fair

Program: BOCES 4 Science

Audience: Elementary Teachers

Dates: 1/26/2026 to 2/9/2026

ONLINE: The BOCES 4 Science professional learning workshops include guidance on NYSSLS-aligned instructional strategies specific to the unit of study, formative and summative assessments available, content instruction, and more. Teachers will walk away prepared to begin teaching the unit to their students. Participants should plan to attend all dates of synchronous, online instruction. A BOCES 4 Science instructor will send you a Zoom link prior to the session. One CTLE credit is earned for every hour of training attended. The training sessions are FREE for those districts who lease this BOCES 4 Science unit. Please follow your standard district procedures to confirm registration.

95. New York State Alternate Assessment (NYSAA) Administration Training for New Teachers

Program: Monroe Accountability, Assessment & Reporting Services

Audience: Teachers who will be administering the NYSAA during the 2025-26 school year who have not administered the NYSAA previously.

Dates: 1/27/2026

This full-day training is for teachers who will be administering the New York State Alternate Assessment (NYSAA) for the 2024-2025 school year and are new to NYSAA computer-based testing. This session will outline the assessment process, give an overview of how Dynamic Learning Map's Essential Elements can help guide instruction, and provide an opportunity for teachers to begin planning for the assessment window. NYSED requires all teachers completing student assessments to attend a training session each year. Participants will need access to their class list, current IEPs, and a laptop.

96. IN-PERSON: For NEW and RETURNING MEMBERS: NYSSLS ESS Curriculum Cohort - Day 2

Program: BOCES 4 Science

Audience: Earth and Space Science teachers

Dates: 1/28/2026

This cohort is a continuation of the one that began in the 2024-2025 school year that provides an opportunity for Earth and Space Science teachers to collaborate with colleagues across the region to ensure their readiness to deliver NYSSLS-aligned instruction to their students. The focus will be on curriculum work that involves modifying existing in-district, evaluating/adopting/adapting off-the-shelf, and/or writing original curriculum components. Everything that is created, adapted, or modified by cohort participants will be shared with all. We will engage in curriculum mapping, identification of gaps to NYSSLS alignment, and remediation of the gaps. This session will be facilitated by BOCES 4 Science, and there will be an hour for lunch on your own.

97. Rethinking Grading: Why Do We Do What We've Always Done? Exploring Meaningful Alternatives

Program: Monroe Accountability, Assessment & Reporting Services

Audience: Classroom Teachers, Instructional Coaches

Dates: 1/28/2026

Many educators adopt grading practices based on what worked for them as students-often without formal training in assessment best practices. But traditional grading methods don't always align with what we now understand about student learning and motivation. In this session, we'll critically examine the "why” behind common grading practices and consider possible alternatives that could better support all learners. What small, intentional shifts can we make that lead to big impacts in student success? Remember: learning something new today doesn't mean what you did yesterday was wrong-it means you're making tomorrow even better.

98. New York State Alternate Assessment (NYSAA) Administration Training for Returning Teachers

Program: Monroe Accountability, Assessment & Reporting Services

Audience: Teachers who will be administering the NYSAA during the 2025-26 school year who administered the NYSAA in the past 2 years.

Dates: 1/29/2026

This half-day training is for teachers who will be administering the New York State Alternate Assessment (NYSAA) for the 2025-2026 school year and also administered the NYSAA during the 2024-2025 school-year. This session will include reviewing all of the requirements of the NYSAA by watching the required training video together, taking the 4 required quizzes, sharing best practices with each other, and providing an opportunity for teachers to begin completing the First Contact Surveys and Personal Needs and Preferences for each of their students as well as planning for the assessment window. NYSED requires all teachers administering the NYSAA to complete a training session each year. Participants will need access to their class list, current IEPs, and a laptop.

99. Organizing K-5 or K-6 School Schedules for Effective Instruction

Program: Curriculum Instruction and Prof Dev

Audience: Scheduling teams for Elementary Schools

Dates: 1/29/2026

National Presenter

Based upon the diversity of students, the process of constructing the master schedule must include administrators, school counselors, and teachers. The model focuses on student achievement, teacher collaboration, intervention, and the arrangement of specials. Decisions are dependent upon available FTEs.

Topics to be included are:

- Specific steps in building the schedule
- Developmental needs of students
- Creating a curriculum chart for each grade
- Relationship between common planning time and intervention
- Accommodating needs of special education and ENL students
- Providing all students with the least restrictive environment
- Social-emotional learning
- Opportunities for flexibility
- Scheduling specials to facilitate common planning time
- Subject matter specialization for upper grades
- Professional development to implement schedule

Recommended teams: principal or assistant principal, teacher representative(s), special education teacher representative(s), central office representatives for curriculum and instruction and/or special education

100. ONLINE p.m. Session: Grade 1 Sending Messages with Light and Sound

Program: BOCES 4 Science

Audience: Elementary Teachers

Dates: 1/29/2026

ONLINE: The BOCES 4 Science professional development sessions include a deep-dive into the 3-Dimensional instructional strategies specific to the appropriate NYSSLS topic, current formative and summative assessments available, content instruction and more. Teachers will walk away prepared to begin using the new science standards. A BOCES 4 Science instructor will send you a Zoom link prior to the session. One CTLE credit is earned for every hour of training attended. This unit requires 3 hours of training. The training sessions are FREE for those districts who lease this BOCES 4 Science unit. Please follow your standard district procedures to confirm registration.

101. The Art and Science of Phonemic Awareness

Program: Curriculum Instruction and Prof Dev

Audience: K-2 classroom teachers, reading specialists and literacy leaders

Dates: 2/2/2026

READING

Asynchronous

This 1-hour session explores the research support for explicitly teaching phonemic awareness and practical classroom applications. This session is part of our series reviewing topics relating to the Science of Reading in early literacy instruction. The sessions are based in part on guidance provided by NYSED's Literacy Initiative and the Science of Reading Brief Series released in January 2024. Though it is recommended to attend all six sessions, it is not required.

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